Resident Solution Architect (Databricks)

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ABOUT THE ROLE This is a senior, hands-on Solution Architect position embedded within a data infrastructure and analytics consulting practice. You'll serve as a primary technical authority on Databricks implementations, guiding enterprise clients through complex data platform build-outs and ensuring delivery meets production-grade standards. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead and deliver end-to-end Databricks implementation projects at enterprise scale. - Design and architect Lakehouse Platform solutions aligned with client business needs and best practices. - Apply deep Apache Spark expertise to optimize distributed workloads, including Spark runtime tuning and scalability improvements. - Advise on cloud platform architecture across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments. - Establish and support CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable production deployments. - Incorporate MLOps practices into platform design and delivery. - Provide technical consulting and advisory support throughout the engagement lifecycle. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 10+ years of consulting experience, with at least 7 years focused on Data Engineering, Data Platforms, and Analytics. - Proven hands-on delivery of 6–8+ Databricks implementation projects. - Strong understanding of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including current capabilities and best practices. - Deep expertise in Apache Spark and distributed computing, including Spark runtime internals. - Databricks Data Engineering Professional Certification (strongly preferred). - Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP); multi-cloud experience is a plus. - Experience with performance tuning, optimization, and scalability of large-scale data platforms. - Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines for production deployments. - Working knowledge of MLOps. - Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Up to $80/hr on W2. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Fully remote (North America).